So AJAX might be the hottest thing in programming since, er, ordinary Javascript, but it’s no good just learning how to implement it – you need design inspiration too. Ajax Design Patterns fits the literary void that exists in AJAX design by using real examples of best practice to enhance your apps.

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p>I’m glad they emphasise use of real examples, because we can debate ad infinitum about whether everything in the book is a pattern or not, but the more important thing is that the examples are real, concrete, and as accessible as typing a URL into your browser.

Thankfully, Ajax Design Patterns is one of the most organised books on any programming subject. It’s a massive book, but you won’t get lost as the chapters are sensibly divided up and the sound layout means there’s nothing whatsoever to fear.

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p>I’ve had a lot to say about presentation of patterns in the past The fairly unusual presentation of the patterns is the reason it’s not an O’Reilly animal book, and it’s good to see it helped.

G’Day

Welcome to Michael Mahemoff's blog, soapboxing on software and the web since 2004. I'm presently using HTML5 and the web to make podcasts easier to share, play, and discover at Player FM. I've previously worked at Google and Osmosoft, and built the Ajax Patterns wiki and corresponding book, "Ajax Design Patterns" (O'Reilly 2006).
For avoidance of doubt, I'm not a female, nor ever have been to my knowledge. The title of this blog alludes to English As She Is Spoke, a book so profoundly flawed it reminded me of the maturity of the software industry when this blog began in 2004. I believe the industry has become more sophisticated since then, particularly the importance of UX.
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